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12 Guests
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6 Bedrooms
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4 Bathrooms
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Pets: Yes
Features
- Hot tub
- Off road parking
- Ground floor accommodation
- Ground floor bedroom
- Open fire
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Games Room
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
20 Customer Reviews
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"Perfect for a family get together."
High quality, plenty of entertainment and very comfortable. Would definitely recommend, had something for everyone! Thanks for a lovely stay.
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"A lovely property, good spec overall and well equipped."
The owners were very helpful and made sure we were comfortable in our stay. A little less grass out door space then we were expecting from the photos but this was a minor point. The one downside was the seating in the living room made it difficult for us all to sit together in this space but the kitchen and outside space was fab for all getting together. We had a great stay and would consider it again in the future.
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"Ponderosa is a beautiful property in mid Wales."
We visited as a group of friends to celebrate our birthdays and found the cottage to be spacious, comfortable, well equipped and the hot tub was fantastic. The owners were very friendly and helpful. We would definitely recommend this property.
Hi Diane, Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay all of you, it’s perfect for a get together x Property Owner
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"Had a fantastic stay with family and friends, the property was very modernly decorated, with great facilities especially the hot tub and games room, bedrooms and layout was perfect."
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to return in the near future.
Hi Craig and Gang, Thank you for your lovely feedback and really glad you enjoyed your stay. You will be welcome any time at Pondarosa x Property Owner
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"Very friendly helpful owners who were hands on to make our stay perfect."
The accommodations were spacious and perfect for a large family gathering, the added bonus - the pool table and hot tub, which meant all our age ranges were happy. Lots of lovely walks in the surrounding area meant you weren’t travelling far to explore. Perhaps an additional coat rack in the hall would be useful. Would highly recommend this cottage.
Hi Sue, Thank you so much for your feedback. We are very lucky to live in such a beautiful area and have all those lovely walks on the doorstep. We can certainly look at putting up another coat rack. X Property Owner
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"We stayed at the Ponderosa for my Dad's 80th birthday celebrations and it was just perfect!"
The layout was fantastic and spotlessly clean. Lots of fun in the hot tub and games room. We loved everything about it especially the rocking chairs in the lounge, perfect for grandad! All the essentials in the kitchen provided. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, thank you.
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback, and so glad that your Dad had a lovely 80th birthday, it’s the perfect place for all getting together . Property Owner
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"Absolutely faultless !"
! So welcoming, a homely home we’d all be happy to escape to any day of the year.. very rarely visit places twice or three times, but this property has changed this, planning on staying again in 2025.. proper R&R… the owners aught to be so proud.. what’s a beautiful home.
Will & Family thank you so much for this wonderful review. You were an absolute pleasure to have stay, and we cannot wait to welcome you for your next visit. Thank you also for leaving the house so lovely and clean❤️ Property Owner
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"A wonderfully warm, comfortable, clean property."
Large modern rooms with all the eqipment you could want. Small items like soap, toilet rolls, bin bags all provided. The undercover hot tub was amazing. The games room a great facility although a bit chilly. The local pubs and shop were very welcoming and reasonably priced.Would highly recommend to all.
Good Morning Anne, Thank you so much for your lovely feedback, and really glad you visited our local pubs and shops, we are very lucky. Sorry that the games room was a little chilly, this cold spell has come upon us. You will be glad to know that we have ordered a heater for the games room to warm it up. Thanks again Jane Property Owner
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"This was a lovely surprise!"
The property was clean and very spacious. The fire was all ready to go, and the hot tub, with its lights around it, was so inviting – perfect for jumping straight in and relaxing. We hired this space for a 40th birthday celebration, and it was ideal. There are loads of rooms to choose from, so everyone can find a spot to settle down, and best of all, there are two pubs just a few minutes’ walk away. There was plenty of space for cars, and we enjoyed a lovely walk down to the river. We spent a lot of time in the games room, which was a real treat if you’re into darts or pool. The village was incredibly welcoming, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. I would definitely recommend this property for large groups!
Hi Chris, thank you so much for your feedback. More than everything we are glad that you enjoyed The Pondarosa as much as we do. It is a special place. Thank you and we would love to see you again Property Owner
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"The property was lovely and clean."
Very spacious and well equipped. Set in a beautiful friendly village. Highly recommend the local little pub for Sunday lunch.
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"A great venue for a family get together."
It’s like the tardis as from the road, it just looks like a standard bungalow. But open the door and it’s a bit of a cavern. It’s a well appointed cavern at that, lovely bedrooms and living room was very comfortable. The courtyard was very nice, but sadly a bit too cold to eat out whilst we were there. The games room in the converted garage was brilliant, but the pool games could be heard in the adjacent bedroom, so don’t put children in that one! It is a more residential area than we originally assumed, though it wasn’t an issue for us. Great access for a walk down along the Wye and a short drive to explore the Elan Valley.
Hi Michael, Thank you so much for your feedback and for looking after Pondarosa for us. We are so lucky to have the Pondarosa and for it to be in such a beautiful area, with amazing scenery all around. Property Owner
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"Ponderosa is a fabulous property."
Lovely and spacious. Clean and comfy. Hot tub great. Didn't get chance to play pool.and darts but will next time. Great communication with the owners (Helen). I did have to ring Helen due to no reply to my email from sykes prior to our visit. She was very accommodating
Thank you Susan & Gang. So glad you enjoyed your stay, it was a pleasure and really lovely to communicate with you. Thanks again Jane, Gail, Buzz Property Owner
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"This house was everything and more than we expected."
Fantastic family holiday, lovely owners, great neighbours, JUST PURFECT
Hi Sandy & Family. Thank you so much for your feedback it was lovely to hear from you that were all happy and enjoyed your stay, and all our lovely neighbours. Hope to see you again. Take Care Gail, Jane & Buzz Property Owner
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"Amazing house so clean & tidy, with games room and hot tub an added bonus."
Situated in Newbridge on Wye making it perfect to get out and about for exploring mid Wales.
Hi John & Family. So glad you enjoyed your stay and the games room. Thank you for taking such good care of the house Property Owner
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"We visited the Pondarosa for a 40th birthday weekend with family."
The house was well equipped with everything we could need. There were lots of little touches that made our stay very comfortable, and we felt that the owners really had thought of everything. The games room had lots of things to keep the children entertained. There was plenty of space for the 12 of us to sit inside or outside together. The hottub was a hit for the kids! Would definitely stay again.
Hi Kate, Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. A 40th birthday hey, congratulations and we are so glad that you were able to celebrate altogether. Thanks again and hopefully we will see you again, it has been a pleasure. Property Owner
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"Pondarosa was amazing and we made beautiful memories."
The owners were very helpful and just one message away. The house was very clean and had all amenities, hot tub was the extra cherry. Thank you for the wonderful experience.
Thank you so much for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay, you were a pleasure to contact and I’m glad we could help. Property Owner
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"We had an amazing time at Pondarosa!"
The property is lovely, with lots of space and the everything we could need. We loved the hot tub, and the fact the hosts came to check the water quality every day was really reassuring. It rained quite a bit during our weekend stay, but we didn't mind as we played in the games room and had plenty of space to be indoors together. We hope to visit again in future. :-)
Hi Hannah & Family, So glad that everyone had a lovely stay and that you loved the house as much as we do. The games room is definitely a well liked addition. Thank you again and we would love to see you again. Thank you Gail, Jane & Buzz Property Owner
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"We had an absolutely fantastic stay at Pondarosa with our family."
The house was incredibly comfortable and had everything we needed to make our stay enjoyable. The facilities were excellent, and it truly felt like a home away from home. The hot tub was a hit with everyone and we loved the games room! With more than enough bedrooms and bathrooms, everyone had their own space, while managing to spend time with each other. Our host, Jane, was exceptional, going above and beyond to accommodate our requests and ensure we had a wonderful experience. Thanks so much for the opportunity to stay here, we would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing and well-equipped getaway!
Thank you so much for your lovely review. It was no trouble at all, you were always so lovely with your requests. Thank you for looking after Pondarosa and we hope to see you again x Property Owner
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"Gorgeous property, very comfortable and homely love the deco we definitely had ..."
Gorgeous property, very comfortable and homely love the deco we definitely had everything we needed I will highly recommend to friends and family we will definitely return
Thank you so much for your review. We are all so glad that you had a lovely time at Pondarosa, and Thank you so much for looking after it for us. We look forward to seeing you again. Property Owner
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"Absolutely amazing place, so well thought out, we have stayed at so many places and this is by far the best for games room, under cover hot tub, and your home is outstanding."
We had as a family the best weekend. Keep doing you guys all the best for the future, can't wait to be back soon.
Hi William & Family. Thank you so much for your lovely review. You were our first ever guests to stay at Pondarosa and you were so lovely and kind, and looked after the property so well. We truly do look forward to seeing you all again soon. Thank You Gail, Jane & Buzz Property Owner
Summary
- Six bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor superking-size (zip/link, can be twin on request), 1 x ground-floor double, 1 x ground-floor twin
- 1 x superking-size (zip/link, can be twin on request) with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC
- 1 x king-size with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC
- 1 x twin
- Bathroom with bath with shower over, basin and WC
- Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, towel rail and WC
- Kitchen/diner
- Utility
- Sitting room with log burner
- Games room
- Secure shed for storage which can fit bikes, canoes etc
- Electric heating
- 2x electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
- 2 x TVs, pool table, WiFi
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen inc. in rent
- Travel cot and highchair available
- Off-road parking for six cars
- Gardens to front and enclosed gardens to rear with lawns and patio area
- Shed for storage
- Two well behaved dogs are welcome
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.3 miles
- Note: The front garden is not enclosed and there is a pond in the front garden so please bear this in mind if you have pets and/or children
- Note: Sitting room with log burner, first basket provided on arrival, additional logs will be charged
- Note: The hot tub is drained and cleaned prior to every booking so may/will not be to full temperature for arrival
- Please note charging of electric vehicles is not permitted at the property, the nearest charging facility is at The Groe car park in Builth Wells which is approximately 4 miles away
The property
Enjoying a fantastic setting in the heart of the attractive village of Newbridge on Wye near Llandrindod Wells in Powys, Mid-Wales, Pondarosa is the ideal location for a large holiday party getting together for a truly memorable break and is a superb base from which to explore this beautiful part of the world.
Outside, there is ample off-road parking with delightful gardens to the front and well-maintained, enclosed gardens to the rear with lawns and a patio area, making it the perfect spot for spending time alfresco and soaking up the sunshine whilst on holiday here.
On entering the property, visitors will be amazed by how deceptively spacious it is, with a good-sized sitting room welcoming guests in with comfy seating and a feature log burner, helping to create an inviting ambience.
Walk through to the open-plan kitchen/diner, which is equipped with everything needed to whip up culinary delights for the holiday party.
The designated chef will be more than happy with the space and amenities on offer here and you can imagine spending many a happy hour here eating, drinking and enjoying spending quality holiday time together.
A great alternative space for guests to have fun is the games room.
With six well-appointed bedrooms to choose from, everyone is catered for and guests can take their pick from a king-sized, super-king-sized or a twin on the ground floor or either a king-sized or super-king-sized with en-suites, and a twin on the firs floor.
There is no need to worry about queuing for the bathroom either, with a bathroom and a shower room on the ground floor.
Wake up in the morning refreshed and raring to go, enjoy a coffee on the patio area outside and plan your activities for the day.
There is so much to see and do in the region around Pondarosa, it can be hard to know where to begin.
Stroll into the delightful village of Newbridge on Wye and pick up holiday essentials and stop off for a pint, or hop in the car and head to the Victorian spa town of Llandrindod Wells, which is just a short drive away.
Here, you will find an impressive selection of Victorian and Edwardian architecture and a great collection of independent shops and eateries.
The town is known for its lake at Llandrindod Wells Lake Park, which is a popular spot to bring a picnic on sunny days and from here, you can head off for all kinds of walks and hikes from the most gentle to something a little more adventurous.
If you’ve got a taste for the great outdoors, head to destinations such as Radnor Forest and Elan Valley, or for the ultimate in healthy hikes, outstanding scenery and captivating wildlife, take a trip to the Brecon Beacons, which are a short drive from Llandrindod Wells and well worth a visit.
The National Cycle Museum is worth taking the time to visit whether you’re a cyclist or not; it offers a fascinating insight into the history of two-wheelers from the Penny Farthing through 200 years of history and bringing things bang up to date with the latest, cutting-edge carbon fibre machines.
With 250 items on display and 6,000 square feet of space, there is certainly plenty to see and the venue is child and dog-friendly.
Rock Park is a Grade II listed area of green space, which is perfect for getting some fresh air and a healthy walk.
Dating back to the 1860s, check out the park’s arboretum, river trails, sculptures and Victorian spa buildings.
The attractive Welsh market town of Rhayader is a great location for a holiday outing and other towns and villages worth visiting in the region include Builth Wells, Hay on Wye and Welshpool, which offer different attractions and activities, but all give equally friendly welcome to visitors.
The possibilities are endless with a trip to Pondarosa and one visit just isn’t enough.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £650.
Where you’ll be staying
NEWBRIDGE-ON-WYE
Rhayader 8 miles; Llandrindod Wells 5 miles; Builth Wells 5 miles
Situated on the meandering River Wye, Newbridge-on-Wye is a small and pretty village, just a short drive from lots of little villages and market towns, including the Victorian Spa town of Llandrindod Wells. The little rural community boasts a popular pub and village store and is surrounded by the breathtaking Mid Wales countryside. Fabulous walking can be done in the Radnor Forest and just ten miles away are the fantastic Elan Valley reservoirs and impressive Victorian dams. Take a trip to Rhayader, a bustling Welsh market town with a selection of tea rooms, pubs, restaurants, amenities and unique little boutiques, including local antiques, as well as the added bonus of a leisure centre with a large swimming pool and a weekly livestock market. You can also visit Builth Wells, where the Spring Festival, Royal Welsh Agricultural Show and Winter Fair are all held annually.
Note: The front garden is not enclosed and there is a pond in the front garden so please bear this in mind if you have pets and/or children.
Please note: that charging of electric vehicles is not permitted at the property, the nearest charging facility is at The Groe car park in Builth Wells which is approximately 4 miles away
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas